Friday, April 19, 2024

Tag: politics

Will Trump’s claims of election fraud pave the way for an...

Trump claims a 2008 study published by the Pew Research Foundation supports his "belief" of widespread voter fraud.

Trump impeachment campaign begins

Never has a modern president so flagrantly violated the Constitution. A constitutional law attorney explains this unprecedented situation in American history – and what we can do about it.

Federal judge grants stay against Trump’s immigration ban

“This executive order runs contrary to really our most fundamental constitutional rights and human values in this country.”

Trump’s first test on taxes

Making America great doesn’t mean giving booster rockets to multi-generational dynasties of wealth. We need one tax system that’s fair to everyone.

Trump declares war on the media; a monumental mistake he will...

Is he so arrogant and clueless that he doesn’t fathom the tremendous power that the media possesses and the massive damage that it can inflict on his presidency?

Reality, not foes, undermines Trump’s legitimacy

Trump’s opening gambit focuses public attention not on real policy or legislation (still a great void) but whether this chief executive is simply an impulsive, erratic narcissist – or much worse, so unstable he could dislodge current, fragile power balances, here and abroad.

The public’s viewpoint: Regulations are protections

When you hear Regulations are Protections for the Public, think of the details and the consequences. Go beyond the words. Act positively.

Senate panel approves former ExxonMobil chief executive for secretary of state

His nomination now heads to the full Senate, which should confirm him next week.

Trump’s press secretary attacks media’s coverage of inauguration

Aerial photos of the event show a lot of open space, but Spicer believes photos were “intentionally framed” in a way to downplay the crowd-size.

The hostile transition of power

It is impossible to govern the country in this style, as we see already in Trump’s failure to fill so many vital positions that he was forced to ask Obama appointees to remain in place.

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The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act and the battle against government spying

The FANFSA, passed with a 219-199 vote, garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with 96 Democrats and 123 Republicans backing the bill.

Progressive International unveils database exposing global right-wing network threatening democracies

This database, which results from a year of meticulous research, exposes the mechanisms through which these forces erode democratic norms and foster geopolitical instability.

20 percent of common produce carry unhealthy levels of pesticides new report says

Of the 59 common produce items evaluated, popular produce like strawberries, green beans and potatoes posed the highest risks.

US diplomacy thwarts Palestinian UN membership amid claims of supporting statehood leaked cable shows

This diplomatic maneuvering seeks to avoid a U.S. veto, which would publicly align the country against Palestinian self-determination.

Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 riot cases amid concerns...

This law is now at the center of a legal battle concerning its suitability for punishing those who stormed the Capitol during the certification of the 2020 election results.